Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “What Is an ACOG?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/what-is-an-acog/.
What Is an ACOG?
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Annihilator
Emissary
When I did have an AR, I had one of these on it, really great setup!Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “What Is an ACOG?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/what-is-an-acog/.
Bassbob
Emissary
Close. Balrog.
Sld1959
Ronin
yeah lol I gotta see the movies one day, read the books many times. Fly you fools... and was gone
Talyn
SAINT
More here on a previous post...
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The History of the Legendary ACOG®
Before it was the riflescope that changed everything, the Trijicon ACOG® was half a pair of binoculars. It was 1986. In the Detroit home of a Ford Motor Company aeronautical engineer, where binoculars lay wide open to show its eyepieces, prisms and objective lenses, Glyn Bindon looked intently...
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Kravi
Alpha
ACOGs are nice but way to expensive for my uses. I have an Aimpoint PRO on my rifle, which is more close quarters (defensive). I would never be using it offensively. So why have a super expensive optic with magnification more suited for 300 yards and beyond? If my adversary is beyond 100 yards it would definitely be difficult to justify shooting at him to defend myself! 
Bassbob
Emissary
I read the books a few times before they ever had a movie. I was disappointed a few times in the movie but overall I think they did a really good job. The whole blurry line with the Ents and Tom Bombadil bummed me out, but I guess they really couldn’t put everything in there.
Icepick Mike
Operator
Been using them since the first issue we received. Retired now and still use them except now I have to buy them. Worth every penny.
Annihilator
Emissary
When I got my ACOG, I got it at cost, Anni had connections back then…..
Icepick Mike
Operator
You are being sarcastic and it is appreciated if you are.
UC_Guy 1971
Elite
The closest thing I have is a 1x prism by Primary Arms. An ACOG is a really nice option but its a military application to me.
Even or especially as a LEO I will probably not reach out any further than a 75 or 100 yards and more than likely keep it under 50.
Still, with a 1x I could push it further just like iron sights. I believe that you can run a magnifier with a prism as well, but I haven't tried it.
Even or especially as a LEO I will probably not reach out any further than a 75 or 100 yards and more than likely keep it under 50.
Still, with a 1x I could push it further just like iron sights. I believe that you can run a magnifier with a prism as well, but I haven't tried it.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
An Aimpoint PRO works just fine for offenseACOGs are nice but way to expensive for my uses. I have an Aimpoint PRO on my rifle, which is more close quarters (defensive). I would never be using it offensively. So why have a super expensive optic with magnification more suited for 300 yards and beyond? If my adversary is beyond 100 yards it would definitely be difficult to justify shooting at him to defend myself!
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HansGruber
Ronin
So…if your assailant is shooting at you from 101 yards out, you’re just gonna give up? The incoming rounds are harmless?ACOGs are nice but way to expensive for my uses. I have an Aimpoint PRO on my rifle, which is more close quarters (defensive). I would never be using it offensively. So why have a super expensive optic with magnification more suited for 300 yards and beyond? If my adversary is beyond 100 yards it would definitely be difficult to justify shooting at him to defend myself!
What, exactly, makes them less if a threat than one at 50? At 25?
Kravi
Alpha
Obviously exact numbers have nothing to do with it. It's a matter of practical use. In my state you have a legal obligation to retreat if a safe opportunity presents itself. In "most" cases those extended distances present the option to disengage. Of course there are exceptions. We can create a million difference scenarios. Each situation stands alone. I'm just saying for practical purposes an ACOG has little use in my world. I certainly can't justify the huge additional expense. The objective in citizen self defense is very different than in combat.